Parking space in Västerås guest harbor - with a campervan near the city center

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | The mooring area in Västerås guest harbour is a place we like to return to. Here you are nicely situated by Lake Mälaren and within easy walking distance of the city centre. We have stayed here both when we wanted to discover Västerås and when we were passing through. The combination of water, good service and proximity to the city suits us very well!

Camping site by Lake Mälaren and close to the city center

Västerås guest harbour's motorhome parking area is located in Lögarängshamnen, about a ten-minute walk from the city centre. This makes it a practical starting point for those who want to leave their campervan and explore the city on foot.

At the same time, you have Lake Mälaren and boating right next door. We like to walk along the quays, look at the boats and enjoy the view over the water. Here you get both city and sea life during the same stay.

Locations, booking and price

The parking area is open all year round and has both electric and non-electric pitches. It is intended for motorhomes, so caravans and cars are not allowed here.

Booking and payment are made via Västerås guest harbour's official website. There you can see available spaces and current prices for the dates you want to visit the campsite. It is also possible to book on the day of arrival.

We have always found a place without any problems on our visits, but that doesn't mean it's never full. When we traveled with our South African friends, we booked in advance just to be on the safe side. It felt good to know that the overnight stay was arranged.

Service, fresh water and emptying

We have been satisfied with the service during our stays. The service house is also used by boat guests and has toilets, showers, a laundry room and dishwashing facilities. The code to the service house will be sent before arrival. For those traveling by motorhome, it is good to know how water and emptying work:

• Freshwater: Available on site. During the winter months, the outdoor water is turned off, but water can be collected inside the service building.
• Latrine emptying: Located at the city's public emptying station by the mast crane, approximately 400 meters west of the guest harbor. It is normally open May–October, depending on weather and risk of frost.
• Greywater discharge: Not available in the guest harbor. According to the campsite's website, it is possible to empty the boat for a fee at First Camp Västerås.
• WiFi: Currently not offered at the campsite.

Our visits with the motorhome

We have been to Västerås guest harbour quite a few times and think it is a great place to stay. Sometimes Västerås has been the destination of the trip, sometimes we have just needed a nice overnight stay on the way.

We have mostly traveled alone, but on one occasion we had our South African friends with us in the camper. The great location and proximity to the city center also works well when you have guests with you and want to show a bit of the city.

For us, it is a great advantage to be able to park the camper and then walk into town. You do not need to arrange any additional transportation to access restaurants, city life and several of Västerås' attractions.

View of water and wakeboarders

On our last visit we were also able to watch the riders at the wakeboard park by the harbor. It was quite fun to stand by the camper and watch them make their way across the water!

Västerås Wake Park is a cable park where riders are pulled by an electric rope instead of a boat. There are jumps and obstacles for more experienced riders. So you don't have to get out on a board yourself to enjoy the activity – we were happy to be spectators.

Walks and attractions from the campsite

A walk along the water is an easy way to start discovering Västerås. The Mälarpromenaden is a four-kilometer-long walking and cycling path between Lögastrand and Lasse Färnlöfs plats. You can of course choose to walk a shorter part of the route.

In the city center, we like to stroll on Kyrkbacken, where old houses and small alleys give a completely different feel to the modern Mälarstranden. Västerås Cathedral and Djäkneberget are other nice stops during a city walk.

If you have more time, you can plan in Vallby Open Air Museum or Anundshög, two of our favorites in Västerås. In our larger guide, we have collected both attractions in the city and excursions in the surrounding area.

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